Be careful! Don’t ever reply to texts, calls, or emails from unfamiliar numbers. Avoid chatting with scammers at all costs - if you want to learn more, look up ‘voice cloning frauds’ on Google. Always report any suspicious activity to the official police or Ofcom websites designed for this. If you get suspicious calls or silent rings, text the number and details to 7726. You might be asked to confirm, so reply as needed. Use your phone’s built-in spam reporting features too. For unwanted texts, forward them to 7726 and report through your phone’s spam text option. Keep an eye out for any replies as you may need to confirm again. If you get scam emails, send them over to '[email protected]' and use the phishing report button found usually in the top right corner. Every single report counts, though the more the better, as it helps the relevant agencies track and tackle these scams properly. For extra guidance, just Google 7726 and '[email protected]'. Stay safe!

Absolute scam alert! Dont ever answer calls, texts or emails from numbers you dont recognise. If you do get one, dont engage with the person on the other end – scammers these days use voice cloning, look it up if you’re not aware. Make sure to report every dodgy interaction through the police or Ofcom’s official channels. For texts or calls, including ones that are silent, send the details to 7726 and follow their prompts to confirm your report. Also, make use of your phone’s built-in spam reporting feature. If you get scam texts, forward them to 7726 and report using your phone’s spam text option as well; keep an eye out for any replies asking you to verify. For scam emails, forward them to '[email protected]' and use the phishing report option (usually found in the three-dot menu). The more reports across different platforms, the better chance authorities have to take action. Do a quick Google search for 7726 and the email address to find straightforward guidance on how to report these scams. Stay sharp and don’t give scammers an inch!

If you ever get a call or message out of the blue claiming to be from your bank and you’re not sure, just end the call right away and make sure it’s completely disconnected. Then, ring your bank directly to confirm. It’s super important to be cautious! If you receive scam texts, forward them to 7726 so they can be investigated properly. Keep an eye out for any replies in case you need to give more info to help the case. You can also use the text spam reporting system to flag the number, which helps block the scammers across all networks. Just search online for ‘7726’ if you want to know how to report scam attempts easily. For extra advice, look up the email [email protected]. Beware - these scammers are not only really skilled at draining your bank accounts, but they might also be using AI tech to record your voice during calls. Look into ‘voice cloning scams’ to see what risks you’re taking if you get recorded by fraudsters. Stay safe!

This number showed up, a bit closer to Mumbai than Manchester, it seems. Even so, make sure to report it along with any scam info you have. Just a couple of posts down, there’s a great guide on reporting these fraud calls and a warning about the serious risks of voice cloning – plus tips to protect yourself.

It showed up as a possible scam on my end.

Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, no voicemail left. After reading other reviews, I’m guessing it wasn’t anything good.

This number called me and I have no idea who it actually is. Feels like one of those scam calls, so I highly recommend not picking up or ringing back. I left it unanswered just in case it’s some automated voice trying to trick you, like when they act like a family member needs help. Definitely avoid it.

Got a call again today but they didn’t bother leaving a voicemail. Honestly, the TPS just doesn’t seem to do anything. Total waste of effort.

I reckon it was one of those dodgy scam calls, proper annoying as well.

This number kept ringing me over and over. At first, I just didn’t pick up as I had no idea who it was. But when I finally did answer, they just hung up straight away.

Really annoying, kept ringing me over and over. I tried texting back but never got a response. Straight to blocked for me.

This number keeps ringing but I never pick up and they never reply when I text back. Can someone please sort this out? It’s really getting annoying.

I got a call from this number earlier, picked up but there was nobody on the line. Then they rang back again today.

Got two calls from this number but never picked up, my phone marked it as probable spam.

I got a call from someone claiming they were from O2, but it didn’t sound right at all. I ended the call straight away. Then they rang me again, this time using an unregistered mobile number.

Got a recorded message again about joining WhatsApp, so I just went ahead and blocked the caller.

Got a message from this number asking if I was available later tonight. Looked it up on here and seems like it’s one of those annoying spam callers.

This post is just one example among many that shows why you should NEVER ring back unknown numbers. The problem with cloned genuine numbers is getting worse. The real number owner has done well to report it, but they should also raise the issue with their MP and pressure Parliament to force the telecom companies to block fake and spoofed numbers from using our phone lines. If you get unwanted calls, send the details to this site. Scammers know loads of people in the UK naively call back unknown numbers. When you call back, you could be connected to an extremely costly premium rate line, the scammers mark your number as an easy target for future frauds, and it’s also one of the ways they clone your voice. Have a look up ‘voice cloning scams’ and read everything you can find on it. Honestly, this might be the most dangerous scam we’ve ever had to deal with on our phones.

Got a voicemail from someone wanting me to put their number on WhatsApp. Feels like it might be some kind of scam.

No idea why they kept calling, so I've just gone ahead and blocked the number now.

It was just quiet on the other end, nothing said, so I went ahead and blocked the number.

Down below there's a post that breaks down what this scam actually is and gives advice on how to handle it. Just blocking the caller only prevents that one number from reaching YOUR phone, but it doesn’t stop the scam from hitting anyone else. Plus, the con artists will just use a new number to ring or message you again. If you want to stay ahead, look up 'voice cloning scams' on Google, read up on all the details, and consider how easy it might be for scammers to grab a sample of your voice.

I never pick up calls from numbers I don’t recognise. That’s the whole reason I got a caller ID in the first place. Unknown numbers just get ignored.

I left a voicemail asking them to add my number on WhatsApp.

Got a missed call from a number kinda like ones that kept harassing me before, but it was completely silent and didn’t say who it was or drop a voicemail. I’m on the TPS list, so I wasn’t expecting this. Didn’t bother calling back, just blocked the number straight away.